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Hugo, I write this as a student from south-eastern Europe. Wages are not that big and I doubt I will ever be able to afford to have exppensive suits made by Cifonelli, in Napoli or Saville Row. What message do you have for us middle class people? I know that you come from a humble family and I do to (father a worker at a factory and my mother has a boring desk job) so I really want to hear how did you succeed and gotten so much money ( if it is too unconvenient you don't have to talk about money) to be able to afford all these marvels of the sartorial world? And yet you remain so understated and humble. Inspire us, the young and the sartorial beginners but already passionate about good clothing. I would like to see a whole video about mindsets and life success. Thank you, and you are an amazing human being.
You're very kind Krunoslav. The most important message is that classic style is slowly re-developing in eastern Europe and that good quality for affordable prices is on the rise. Continue to search, and you will find. We'll help and we visit Eastern countries from time to time. Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you for being a role model for young people all over the world. Every man and woman should see your videos at least ones. Blessings from Croatie (the land of ties).
My advice to you dear friend is to check suit supply there s wardrobe starter line and don't go cheaper than that. Invest carefully and take your time in a couple of year u ll get a decent wardrobe and even have some pieces that u outclass! And above all watch Sartorial talks religiously :D Also I bet u could find bespoke tailor services that ppl in richer markets pay many times more ;)
@@eldritchweather Thank you. There are great stuf on eBay too. Appreciate your help. But cpuld ypu explain your statement about bespoke tailors that rich people pay more.
Krunoslav Kovacec That commenter probably means that in your country tailors charge less than in Italy or England for services and products of comparable level.
I ve been wearing ties for 35 years, and until today, knew none of the things about ties that you have just showed me! My next ties will be 7 fold silk, and I have now adopted your fave knot as well, I like it, very nice.
I own 33 ties which hang beautifully in my closet. I don't have a special occasion to wear one or a kind of job that requires a dressier entire. I do enjoy wearing a tie I think it's fun. I enjoy your videos. I like your comment every day should be a special occasion. Yes sir! 👔😊
“What about if life was a special occasion every day?” ❤ Also loved the knot tutorials - I am very bad at learning knots, but these were clear even to me. Wonderful video!
Even though I know how to tie a tie, to see how graciously Mr. Jacomet handles these beautiful ties, I had to stay. Of all the channels on gentlemanly secrets, the finesse and suave of Mr and Mrs Jacomet are the most welcome. Please keep up the videos coming!
This guy wull leave Hugo breathless. Has hundreds of original tie ties. This one is sexually ambiguous ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MwOoyvjeMWQ.html
When I see the number of subs on this Channel, I know that i’m at the right place because in this world there’s just a few numbers of Gentlemen. Greetings Hugo!!!
I’ve been watching the numbers since about 2 weeks ago and I’m seeing about 1000 more new subs every day for the last two weeks! We are a growing community rebelling against the “patriarchal establishment” (gotta use politically correct terms here) of tshirts and distressed jeans!!!
@@DrewMureiko You're right my friend, we are growing pretty fast. We also have 43K subs on the French Channel (same content in French). We will thus reach 130K subs pretty quickly. That's a growing community for sure. Cheers, Hugo
Dear Hugo, i have to confess! i became an addicted!! after watching this video , i just run to my wardrobe trying to tie a tie to see which way i use comparing with yours!! )))))) however my dear, its a lovely addiction ))). I always believed that dimple makes all the difference, this little twist has great impact. Love to you and Sonya from Cairo.
Thanks for the videos Hugo, I really appreciate them. As a young man (37) who recently found out how fascinating the "world of suits" is, your videos is helping me finding my own style. Still trying different styles to find out what I feel comfortable in and what works with my X-shape and I´m guessing the journey will be long, but fun, until I find what´s really "me". Thanks again!
Great video, Hugo! My experience is that while a bad shoe can break an otherwise impeccable look, a great tie on the other hand can really elevate an outfit to the next level. Being not wealthy at all, a few good ties bought second hand (Kiton, Drake's, Stefano Ricci for example) really helped me to feel at ease dressing up in the first year of my "sartorial journey".
This series on ties has been very interesting and dangerous. You once said that once you take a step into this world, it becomes addicting - and I must say this is becoming true about ties for me (it already happened with shoes and suits). I have begun by buying ties from Kirby Allison's Hanger Project (3 - these might be my favorite), Gentleman's Gazette(4), HN White (8), Ezra Amarfio (1)......but now I must get some from Calabrese 1924, Drake's, Tie your Tie, and Spacca Neopolis. You have done absolutely wonderful work in every video, but I enjoy your very thorough analyses of various topics. You are able to provide an overview without making one feel like yours is the only way to approach things. Truly an inspiration.
So many gems here sprinkled In with a lesson on neckties! Life really is one big special occasion... and even that is more of a game than an exact science :) thanks, Hugo.
I only discovered your channel about a month ago and this is my favorite video so far. Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge, it’s been a revelation to me! From learning that the little end can be longer, to my knot not needing to be perfectly symmetrical. Thanks again, what a joy!
This is refreshing. I think it's important to first understand how various styles are "supposed to be." That's your baseline. Once you have that mastered, develop your own subtle style from there (without being a clown!).
Great video. You'll find this in almost all passions and hobbies. Some are having fun and some only seem to be obsessed with following "the rules". Just do you.
Hugo saves the day at 2:56. Been so busy, no time to comment, though listen while working. Today, decided on a tie which was given to me which had yet to wear and would not tie a nice knot using Four-in-hand, too stiff. Remembering this presentation and the Old Bertie, found the clip, then couple minutes later, had a nicely knotted tie! Fantastic! Thank you!
Monsieur Hugo, you are right. Every day should be special and unique. This is not a style question, but rather an attitude changing our behavior and stance towards life. Ultimately, shaping our confidence, posture and carisma beyond our personal style.
Monsieur Jacomet! Thank you so very kindly! You truly are my inspiration! I just did the four-in-hand tie knot with my navy blue Fleur De Lis tie. I will be looking good on my fancy dinner date tonight! Once again, thank you so very kindly Monsieur Jacomet. Stephan from Canada!
Thanks to your sartorial Intellectual influence, I’ve just purchased my betrothed Charvet & Brioni neckwear. He is also devoted to The Old Bertie. Merci dear Hugo!
Great as always! I read that the tie knot depends of the tie fabric and collar shape. So it is always handy to know at least 2, 3 tie knots. But hey, let's make everyday a special occasion!!! keep the beautiful education flowing to us the beginners in this amazing lifestyle.
Very well said! „As long as you not look like a clown“ is basically all one should consider. By the way, I love your French accent when speaking English.
Wow Ive been doing the 4 in hand all my life and didnt know it lol. I like the The Old Bertie a lot now I think I will use it more often, You make it so easy to tie thank you.
I love wearing ties, I tried to get my son to wear a ties. He works in Silicon Valley, and say, "No thanks." I tried the Old Bertie and love the way it looks. Once again thank you Hugo. 👌
Ties aren't for everybody. If everybody loved them as much as we do, they wouldn't be special. Most people wear tee shirts to the office in Silicon Valley. Let him be himself, wear what he's happy to wear. And when he's getting ready for a wedding, you'll be the guy he goes to to step it up a notch.
My absolute favorite neckties are the old American-made Wembley ties of the late 40s/early 50s... They were made of the most wonderful Rayon material EVER. Strangely luxurious. Hugo- you're fun to watch. Your videos are quite entertaining! Cheers!
Oh...that was a beautiful and easy to follow explanation of the tie and tie knot. I've been on sites where there are something like 12 tie knot options. I walk away overwhelmed. So this was very very nice. I loved the " Old Bertie " demo. Cheers Hugo!
Oh my, the Old Bertie is the one that my father taught me as well, I was using it for 15 years till I knew about all other knots. Thank you for bringing old memories back.
Hugo, I always look forward to your videos and love them! As my father passed when I was only 10 months old my Grandfather filled the role including teaching me the four-in-hand tie knot. That knot is my standard go to except when using a spread collar which I then use the Old Bertie. Thanks again for another great episode and loved your comment about making every day a special occasion to dress up. 😊
This is great. I remember being corrected on my tie by a snob - I was actually doing it on purpose to exhibit my dislike to his manipulative schemes. I didn't realise I was doing a "Michael Drake/Hugo Jacomet" (Asymmetry) knot. This is so informative. Thank you, Sir.
Dear Hugo I love your statement that "Everyday is an occasion" to dress well, since joining your channel I have been dressing up just for everyday wear and it has made a huge difference in how people treat and greet me, the respect level has increased ten fold. Thank you and keep up the excellent work.
It is really nice to hear about your own experience when getting dressed up the first time. The transformation is really interesting and the reaction of the people around you. The question: are you going to church? Is one of the most I have heard the last three years. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and bringing joy to our life
OUTSTANDING!!!!I'm very impressed as You have shown me a beautiful and easy way of how to Tie your Tie differently, I will be using your technique going forward!!!
When I saw the first video about ties I was about to go crazy when it said, “to be continued”. 😏 Now I’m going uncrazy. Thank you for not abandoning us Hugo! You and your wife are the coolest! If ever you think about living somewhere else, there is plenty of room and plenty of guys who desperately need y’alls help here in Texas! 😉
Dear Hugo, thank you very, very much for this beautiful video. I had to smile so many times, e.g. when you mentioned the dimple and the imperfection which I tried to explain to my mother so many times now with her still going crazy about my imperfect tied ties and 'experiments'. 🙂 Please continue to share these invaluable Sartorial insights together with Sonya with us, Cheers from Berlin, Germany, Jens 🙂
*Excellent video as usual. I am a "four in hand knot" man myself. Always with a dimple. Never knew about the "double four in hand knot", but now seems obvious after watching this* :)
Loved the explanation of how to tie the Old Bertie Knot. Have heard others tell how that was so much more complicated. Would also like to ask about your lapel pin
Thank you for sharing this sartorial tip with us. I was searching about that way of tying a tie since I saw your video about Sprezzatura with G.Bruce Boyer. And it was that simple an old bertie knot style with an asymmetrical back tail who was the secret. And also know I know why one day I will get my first 7 folds tie Merci Mr Jacomet about all you shared through your video and blog.
Great video Hugo!I was always the 4 in hand guy until I saw an article on Parisian gentleman website years ago and tried the Old Bertie..It changed my life :-) Thank you for everything you have done through the years to raise awareness about dressing better and more elegant.It made me rethink how I dressed and the wardrobe I built and the website was one one the main influences all those long years ago. Keep up the good work,all the best from London.
Hugo, thank you so very much for all the superb content and for sharing so magnanimously. You are the “finishing” fashion school for men, in very short supply today. So what, many will ask. You play an important public service. As you know, Its more than just looking good. While no one was looking, on the world stage, the art of being a true gentleman has been slowly creeping out of our society. Dressing like one is the first step in acting like one. So thank you from all of us, who need more men like you. God bless!
Been doing the 4 in hand as it was taught by my father but I never gave "the dimple" much thought I'm gonna be doing the old bertie from now, and I like the part on Michael Drake, Sartorial Talk indeed
Fantastic video. For taller or shorter gentleman, consider E.G. Cappelli ties. Not only can you specify the length, but also the number of folds, tipping, interlining and width. Patrizio is delightful, a pleasure to do business with, and his ties are perfection.
Please upload more often. I love watching/listening to you, the french accent adds so much to it. I'd like to hear more jokes from you too like in the shoe series with the "not my cup of tea" joke about the loafers. Really laughed with that one 👍
Hi Hugo, I was going to skip this because I though it would not teach me much. Boy was I mistaken! I really liked this video and that Japanese tie is amazing! I have several ties that I got second hand in thrift shops and I was pretty satisfied but now I want to build up the quality of each pattern that I have. Thanks for showing us your first knot you mastered. Mine was the 4 in hand!
Good evening Hugo, I hope you are well, thank you for another great video and helping me to educate myself on my sartorial journey, all the best and kind regards Ryan.
Hugo, I've been watching your Sartorial Talks for some time now and I truly appreciate your insiders knowledge of the particularities of various styles (French, Italian, Japanese etc.), your detailed yet artistic approach to fashion or menswear and look, your dedication to menswear field which is much needed among the sea of women's fashion, and most of all perhaps your " Namedropping" of truly special houses and boutiques which I think a lot of us would only find out thru the grapevine and by word of mouth ( NOT on Google search). It is very important to know the names of the artists and creators who often are very small in comparison to household names, and hard to find, as most of the truly great things are. I am thankful to know the houses I need to visit in Milan, Paris, Napoli, Barcelona by watching your program. Please continue to relate your experiences in the world and "advertise" the masters who are hard to find. We appreciate your personal stories relating to that artist, that creator, that house, that item. Having been in women's Haute Couture field for a long time now I personally appreciate all that you have to say about the menswear luxury lifestyle in such an eloquent fashion.
Started wearing true custom shirts and 7 fold silk ties, and high level watches when my competitors were not. I attracted higher level clients with much much more ready available capital. The difference was in the clients trusting in me. I left my competitors in the dust. In fact after that I had no competitors.
Thank you Hugo, after reading Italian Gentleman I purchased a Calabrese an E. Marinella. I love them also I have an Charvet tie that is a thing of beauty
Hugo, I found your channel and watched every single video in a couple if days. You're the channel I've been looking for! I love how informative you guys are. Youve actually inspired me to apply to a tailoring academy in Dallas, TX. Thanks for the world class education!
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thanks! Maybe some day we'll do some work together! Also, Belvest... Best recommendation ever. I got a Belvest gray flannel Jacketinthebox sport coat. Perfect!
I used to think KITON seven fold ties are the best until I tried E. Marinella. It’s the best tie money can buy. I also have few Petronius bow ties and the quality is 2nd to none. Excellent video.
Dear Hugo, things like these "little longer " narrow end of tie, the asymmetrical knot, contrasting and matching colors etc. are what I meant in my last comment asking for advice on "breaking the rules" before another person jumped in to say something about "Picasso"
Hugo, you added an L before my last name on the Patreon page. No worries :) loved the video. I’ve recently completed my tie collection with 50 ties. Glad to see we share similar taste in brands and designs. Cheers
Hugo! I have never heard of leaving the tail of the tie longer than the front. I think you just not only gave me a new style consideration, but saved time in front of the mirror...
Great segment Hugo. I use an "Old Bertie" knot as well, but learned it starting with the underside of the tie facing up. Great knot indeed. I think I learned it from an early 90's Esquire magazine. I do have to lament though, that it really seems like the tie is quickly becoming an artifact, at least in the business world. I've noticed even high-end retailers in the US have drastically shrunken their tie selections. Here in ground-zero for the tech world, San Francisco, the tie has largely been shunned entirely for business attire, similar to the relaxation on Wall Street you mention in the video. Still a fair number who wear suits sans tie, and not too many with a tee shirt, thank goodness. That's LA. I think the flip side of this cultural shift is that, in a place like SF, if one wears a suit and tie, it reflects the freedom of choice now available and conveys a real intentionality in choosing to wear something nicer than jeans and an Untuckt shirt.
I think it is important to mention that when you are trying to pull off an imperfect kind of look, the rest of your outfit has to be well put together and you need to be confident about it, otherwise people will just think you're an idiot who doesn't know how to tie a tie. Thanks for the video Hugo!
Thanks for a great fun video. Many asked my in the begining if i was on my way to dinner or birthday party. After sometime they stopped asking and understod that is how i dress.
One of the best tie brands I've encountered is Shibumi Firenze. Classic designs and beautiful soft silk that knots wonderfully with multiple dimples. One of my other favourite tie makers is Budd Shirts.
People/Men don't realize first impressions are the most important. Your tie is at eye level or just below and the first thing a person sees. Then your shoes. So I always wear a great looking tie (color is huge for me then texture) in a double fore in hand knot and collar bar if I want to impress.
When I was 10 my grandfather taught me the full Windsor. I thought that was the only way! It is still the only knot I make. I am the only one at my office that regularly wears a tie. Being American I have mostly Brooks Brothers ties. My wife loves the paisley ones. Me, I like grenadine.
I've been tying the 'double four in hand' knot without knowing it is a genuine knot. I'm not so tall (5' 10'') and I find it suit me; and, I can play with the dimple and asymmetry too! Enjoying your 'tie a tie' series. I hope there will be more :-) Merci/grazie/thank you Tony
Great video Hugo. I always default to the Prince Albert 90 percent of the time. Due to thickness issues I default the the 4 in hand with winter ties which are typically wool or cashmere. If my shirt collar is too wide I may do a half Windsor but typically I find a way for the Prince Albert work. Lol
I bought a tie by Battistoni back in the 1990's that I still wear today without looking dated - 8 cm navy with subtle geometric pattern. I recall it was a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for. These days, my favourite ties are 3 and 7-folds from Drake's and Tie Your Tie. I expect to wear these ties twenty years hence as well.
Dear mr. Jacomet, I am, as you say, a bit late to the party (almost two years after you have posted this video). Nevertheless, I would like to thank you very much for this (and your other) videos. After watching this, I have immediately ordered the Prince of Wales tie from Calabrese. I have also bought The Parisian Gentleman and The Italian Gentleman today. I really look forward to reading them! I wish you and your wife a very Happy New Year and am looking forward to your next video.
Wow thank you so much sir especially i like the Italian style moreover i'm very much into their outfits and also i like your word Everyday is a special occasion wow such a beautiful word
Thank you for another beautiful video! I hope that in the future you'll touch on the subject of how to recognise good local tailors. I hope to find a good bespoke tailor in my country (the Netherlands) to build a personal relationship with instead of having to travel far and wide for a good suit. Though if the needs arises I could travel for good clothing, I feel I'm missing all of the local options. For those who live in lower wage countries this could be especially good, because local tailors will offer the best price/quality balance instead of having to travel to expensive tailors in London, Paris and across Italy.
Thanks Hugo, another inspirational video with lots of valuable content! As always, very entertaining and pleasant to watch. You and your wife are blessed with storytelling skill. I believe and hope that with people like you we'll live through the renaissance of tailor made clothing and people will express their individuality and character through being individually stylish. Later I will explain what it means to me. I became one of those inspired by you and your message. I decided to purchase three custom suits, each from a different tailor. Each in three pieces, each in Prince of Wales pattern. They would differ in color (gray/navy/black) and fabric (weight and structure). Why did I choose to do so? Beside the reason of (1) having the cloth that hopefully will help me find a fantastic wife, (2) finding the tailor I would like to continue to work with. I would like to (3) help those tailors improve their businesses - kind of my nature and professional career is around improving business performance. Wish me luck in achieving those! Finally, why 'Prince of Wales' pattern (so what this tailored individualism means to me)? Beside I just like how Prince of Wales pattern looks, I really feel it represents my nature. What do I mean by that? I don't like to stand out from the crowd, especially for those I don't know well - just like the Prince of Wales pattern looks plain and solid from the distance. Then if someone knows me better, it turns out there are multiple 'shades' and 'patterns' that creates to this initially obvious solid color - just like the Prince of Wales check when you get closer. For those who knows me even better they would point out how often am I expressing nonstandard and non-obvious opinions. Just like this color (windowpane-like) pattern frequently composed to Prince of Wales fabric. And finally, those who knows me inside-out would mark that my personality is crazy and colorful like the craziest lining one can imagine. Please continue what you do, really appreciate, and how inspirational I hope I gave a good example above! Cheers :-)
Great content! Im a big fan of the four in hand as a professional poker player. The double Windsor is something I need to practice but it appears using snakes as ties is not recommended. Anyway I will keep at it because I like to dress like a toff in a manor. Bravo and thank you and daffy for the video. Tres byan Jason
Everyday stopped being a special day, I wanna say back in the 60s, when people stopped dressing up when they ventured outside. Check out some of the old black & white street videos in the early part of the 20th century, on RU-vid, when people dressed up to the nines everywhere outside.
I use the four in hand for my knitted ties, half Windsor for almost everything else, but I have 1 shirt with a wide spread collar the I'll use the full Windsor on.
Personally I like a little more symmetry in my tie knots (I favour the Nicky or the Kelvin) - but I absolutely agree that a an off-centre knot like the Bertie works too, it adds a certain insouciance. However, you will never, ever, ever convince me that the small end should extend below the large! It is a distraction, if I see it, it becomes all that I see, I fixate on it and ignore the knot and the rest of the suit.
What I like the most in your videos Mr. Jacomet, is the reflection of your personality and approach in life. By the way, I also like a lot the videos of your wife. These videos give a nice and interesting perspective to mens topics from a lady's perspective. Personally, I prefer wool and cashmere ties (not that I do not admire and wear nice silk ties). I did not know about Petronius but for sure I will have a look at it in my next visit in Milan.
Yes Petronius is a great brand. I don't know where you can find their products in shops in Milan though as I only know their showroom (not open to the public). Maybe drop them an email (and drop my name). They will answer you. Cheers, Hugo
I'm surprised you didn't mention the *Shelby* knot, aka *Reverse half Windsor.* It's a renegade knot, masquerading as a businessman's friend, or vice versa; I'm not sure!!✨🌹
I never button the top one on my shirts. Never have. When I started wearing ties it was the early 80s. Ties were heavy and thick. I have fond memories of getting out of high school classes and going to Macy's to shop for ties